Eric Lozano Struck by Tennage Driver By: Nina Bharadwaj, 2nd period

     A recent auto-pedestrian mishap has recently occurred regarding a 16 year old girl of Lewisville and 12 year old Eric Lozano. This fatal accident happened at 6:37 p.m on October 24th bringing about city fire and police departments to investigate the scene.
     At firsthand investigation, it has been discovered that the 16 year old did not have her license yet, but her father had been directly teaching her how to drive. The car being driven was a four-door Nissan Sentra. The father of this teenager had told her to start the car prior to leaving their house. The girl, who had just been practicing the fundamentals of operating a car, had put the car in reverse and hit 12 year old Eric Lozano. He was pinned to a house near the scene. He was soon after pronounced dead. A 10 year old was also struck, but his minor injuries have enabled him to survive. The case is currently being investigated.

This article was published by the WFAA staff on October 26th, and events like this are so common in society nowadays. The father knew his daughter was a new driver, and he should have been more cautious in this situation. As a new driver myself, I can understand that when driving, one is mainly focused on the actual operating of the car as opposed to their surroundings. This, however, is the reason why parents are needed to remain in the car while one still has their permit. This rule is not just a suggestion. It is mandatory and was created to make sure society remains safe. However, the entire purpose of this rule is pointless, if a parent is not going to be alert while their child is adjusting to the technicalities of driving. Also, it is very strange how the daughter would have not been more aware especially in a neighborhood. I mean I understand that younger kids should not be running around the streets, but that is why one needs to be more careful. Younger kids don't always no right from wrong, but teenagers and adults do, and that is why they should have been able to prevent this situation. I hope this girl doesn't remain afraid to drive but rather uses this as a learning tool to be more careful.

Source: http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/local/2014/10/25/lewisville-car-accident-eric-lozano-killed/17931953/